The 15-Minute Budget Race
Give every player a pretend paycheck and a stack of sticky-note expenses. The goal: cover needs, plan savings, and still leave room for fun spending.
Game Variations
- Mystery expenses arrive mid-game.
- Players can trade or negotiate.
- Award bonus points for sharing and donating.
Kitchen Table Investing Draft
Write different companies or index funds on cards. Each player drafts a portfolio, then rolls dice to simulate the market.
Round = dice roll
Even number = value grows
Odd number = value dips
Talk About Feelings
Ask how it felt when the market dipped. Kids learn resilience when they can name emotions connected to money.
Generosity Lightning Round
Finish the night with a quick challenge: how could we surprise someone with kindness this week? Track ideas and follow through together.
Money confidence climbs when families learn, laugh, and plan as a team.
Want to teach your child how money grows?
Try the Kids Savings Calculator
Let kids dream up a goal, plug it into the calculator, and watch the timeline shrink with smart habits.
